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Can dogs eat Bluefin tuna?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat bluefin tuna? Yes, in small amounts, bluefin tuna is safe for dogs to consume. Avoid overfeeding it to them since it is often highly concentrated with mercury and sodium. Excessive bluefin tuna consumption may result in poisoning, kidney issues, and other diseases.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Bluefin tuna are rich in protein which is essential for muscle development and tissue repair. It also helps keep a dog's coat and skin healthy.
  • Bluefin tuna is high in omega-3 fatty acids which are good for nerve, brain, and heart health.

Risks

health-risks
  • Bluefin tuna is a variety of tuna that is high in mercury content which is on a par with shark and swordfish. It can cause mercury poisoning when consumed regularly or excessively.
  • Raw bluefin tuna contains thiaminase, which can cause thiamine deficiency when consumed excessively or regularly.
  • Tuna thrives in saltwater, so it is high in sodium. If fed to dogs frequently, it can lead to hypernatremia (too much sodium in the blood) over time.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Due to its high mercury level, bluefin tuna are not recommended for dogs as part of their regular diet.
  • If you choose to share some bluefin with your dog, give cooked bluefin to your dog in small amounts and occasionally.

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